Quin Sweetman
Portland, OR - United States
Quin Sweetman - Fine Artist
Member Since: 06/25/2009
“Life is full of beautiful moments and I strive to capture the vibrancy of those experiences on canvas.” In her plein aire, life drawing and studio compositions, Quin Sweetman hopes to convey the unique energy of her subject, whether it be human, rock or building. “I’d like people to see life and movement in my work; to feel a sense of being there.”
Largely self-taught, Sweetman’s painting has evolved in response to a wide array of influences including many talented Northwest painters and study of the Impressionists. She grew up in Minneapolis, a middle child, always closely observing people and her surroundings, but didn’t take up art-making until eight years ago when she took a job with a Portland art gallery. Sweetman is now content to spend her days painting and drawing the abundant beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Exhibition Highlights:
- Maison des Artists, Lake Oswego, OR, 2013 (ongoing)
-'Portland Jane Eyre Painters,' West Linn Public Library and Doll Gardner galleries, OR, 2013
-'Hillboro Plein Air Exhibition,' Walters Cultural Art Center, Hillsboro, OR, 2012
-'The Landscape Show,' Peoples Art of Portland, 2012
-'Big 200,' People's Art of Portland, 2011, 2012
-'Under the Sky,' Broderick Gallery, two-person show, Rainier, OR, 2011
-'Northwest Light,' Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters Juried show, Portland, OR, 2011
-Launch Pad Gallery, 'Life & Death,' Two-person show, Portland, OR, 2011
-Blondie A Salon, Solo Show, Portland, OR, 2011
-Oregon Society of Artists, 'Small Treasures,' group show, 2010
-Broderick Gallery Rainier, OR, Regional Artists Show, 2010
-Broderick Gallery Rainier, OR, Solo Show, Oct/Nov., 2009
-Broderick Gallery Downtown, Portland, OR, “Street Views” Feb, 2009
-Broderick Gallery Lake Oswego, OR, “Fire & Ice,” Winter Salon, 2008/9
-CW Lofts, Minneapolis, MN, Winter/Spring 2008/9
-Kingstad Gallery, Portland, OR, “Expressions of Nature/Expressions of Self,” Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters Annual Juried Show, 2008
-Albina Community Bank, Portland, OR, “Havana Biennial Attendees,” 2008
-Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, WA, “Naked,” 2008
-Broderick Gallery, Portland, OR, “Salon Show,” 2008
-Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, “Do North,” 2008
-Portland Plein Air Painters Annual Juried Show, Broderick Gallery, Portland, OR, 2007
-City Arts Gallery, Portland, OR, 2007
-Portland Open Studios, 2006
-St. Johns Window Project, Portland, OR, 2005
-Broderick Gallery, “Salon Show,” Portland, OR, 2005
-Broderick Gallery, “Salon Show,” Portland, OR, 2004
* See more of Quin's work at: http://www.quinsweetman.blogspot.com
